Airport encounter leads to unexpected friendship
International Mission Board missionary Eleanor James met Faith in an unlikely place – at baggage claim.
IMB releases ‘Blueprint’ for NextGen seeking to reach the nations
RICHMOND, Va. -- The International Mission Board has released “Blueprint: Recognizing God’s Design for His Glory among the Nations,” a new course and companion book for students, young adults and ministry leaders to understand Scripture as one unified story and recognize their role in God’s global mission.
SBC DIGEST: WMU acquires Royal Racers; AL, MO give toward missionary housing
National WMU acquires Royal Racers; Alabama, Missouri Baptists donate toward missionary housing renovation.
IMB digital engagement teams see openness to Gospel during Ramadan
During Ramadan, which was observed by Muslims from mid-February to mid-March this year, millions across the Asia-Pacific Rim devote themselves to fasting, prayer and acts of devotion in hopes of drawing nearer to God. International Mission Board digital engagement teams serving in the region recognize this season as a time of heightened spiritual focus and an opportunity to share the Gospel with people who may have little or no access to it.
Global Hunger Relief encourages church giving to meet needs, share Gospel around the world
ALPHARETTA, Ga. – While ongoing wars grab the headlines, communities and families in several regions of the world fight their own daily battle to put food on their plates.
IMB trustees appoint 71 missionaries, look toward deep investment in Great Commission task
RICHMOND, Va. – International Mission Board trustees appointed 71 fully supported missionaries during their May 13-14 meeting near Richmond. Missionaries approved for appointment will be recognized during a Sending Celebration Tuesday, June 9, at 10:30 a.m. EDT during the 2026 SBC Annual Meeting in Orlando. The event will be livestreamed on sbcannualmeeting.net.
As World Cup arrives in North America, Southern Baptists gear up to share the Gospel
ATLANTA – As the world prepares for one of its largest sporting events, Southern Baptists have created opportunities to leverage the 2026 World Cup to share the Gospel.
New IMB emeriti offer guidance to fuel next generation of missionaries
RICHMOND, Va. – With 1,452 years of combined service across 48 countries, 56 International Mission Board missionaries gathered near Richmond May 3-7, for the annual IMB Celebration of Emeriti.
From broken bones to unshakable faith, Pedro’s light shines in Mexican village
In one small Mexican village, life comes with a hard, practical rhythm. Children finish eighth grade and are quickly pulled into the fields or the factories that pay just enough for a family’s basic needs. Most men walk a mile or more just to catch the only truck that will ferry them to work.
Missionary kid returns to the field for all the right reasons
Like many missionary kids, Lauren Hou didn’t initially feel comfortable in the U.S. after she first arrived to attend university. Many of her formative years were spent overseas, and it felt like home.
